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Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Can a Child with a Chronic Health Impairment or Serious Illness Get Help to Attend School [PDF]
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Information on when a child with a chronic health impairment or serious illness get help to attend school or learn at home.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Rights of Students with Physical, Mental or Other Health Impairments (No Special Education) [PDF]
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Fact sheet on children with disabilities that may need special accommodations in school, and yet not need formal “special education.” Discusses children's rights under Chapter 15 and §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Success in School and in Life: Developing and Improving Communication Skills for Children [PDF]
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This manual is the result of a cooperative effort by the Education Law Center – PA, the Disabilities Law Project and Pennsylvania’s Initiative
on Assistive Technology. It discusses methods to improve communication skills for children with disabilities. (PDF format, 99 pages)
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
A Child's Right to Medical Assistance [PDF]
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Information on a child's right to Medical Assistance from the Education Law Center - PA.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Education Services for Children with ADD/ADHD (PDF)
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Information on education services available for children with Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
School Discipline and Students with Disabilities (PDF)
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Informaton on student discipline that can be applied to students with disabilities and the rights of the student being disciplined.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities [PDF]
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Information on rights of students with disabilities in charter schools.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
What Can You Do if Your Child With Disabilities is Being Harrassed by Other Students?
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Informaton on the options available when your child With disabilities is being harrassed by other students.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Special Education in a Nutshell
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This booklet, which includes the most recent changes in state regulations, is designed to answer some of the most asked questions about special education in Pennsylvania.
Important Notice: Addendum to Chapter 5 By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Educating Children "At Risk" - A Handbook for Caseworkers, Probation Officers and Families
(Separate Website)
This manual provides the basic information needed to help overcome the
problems frequently encountered by children living away from their birth
families in obtaining appropriate public education and special education.
Evaluating Your Child (PDF)
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Information on how and when an evaluation may be performed on a student with a disability.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Where Will Your Child with a Disability Get Services? (Special Education Placements) (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on Special Education placements.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Comparison of Rights - Special Education Students and Protected Handicapped Students (PDF)
(Separate Website)
A comparison of rights under Chapter 14 and Chapter 15.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Transportation for Students with Disabilities in Pennsylvania (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information about transportation services available to students with disabilities.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
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Transition to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities (PDF)
(Separate Website)
Information on transition services providing skills the student needs to learn to be prepared for his or her adult life.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Information from Other Legal Aid Providers
Schools, Medical Assistance, and Assistive Technology
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PowerPoint slides from April 2006 training for PaTTAN
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
School Law
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Information that was discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the August 28, 2007 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
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